Thurza Peard

1934 - 2015

Thurza Edna Peard, beloved wife of Jack Peard, passed away in Taber on Friday, September 18, 2015 at the age of 80 years.

A private burial service was held.

Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at the Heritage Inn, 4830 - 46 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, November 7, 2015 between 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M.

Besides her loving husband Jack, Thurza will be remembered by their son Don (Pat) Peard of Calgary; three grandsons David (Colleen) Peard, Steven (Helena) Peard, Andrew Peard and a great grandson Easton Peard. She will also be remembered by her brother Bill Crosthwaite of Lethbridge and his family.

She was predeceased by her daughter Donna Peard and sister-in-law Shirley Crosthwaite.

Thurza was born in Iron Springs on September 25, 1934. She met Jack Peard and they were married in Taber February 28, 1953. Thurza was a hard worker and over the years, was employed as a telephone operator before she and Jack purchased Sparky's Dairy Bar. When they moved to Lethbridge in 1970, she worked at Sears and Woodward’s before retiring in 1986. Thurza loved to travel. She and Jack enjoyed spending their winters in Surprize, Arizona. Her family was her number one priority and she loved spending time together. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Thurza’s name may be made directly to the charitable cause of one’s personal choice.

The family would like to thank Linda Malinsky and Doreen Brownell for their support and friendship to Thurza over the years.